NEW JOB OPENING
QUALITY LAB ASSOCIATE
IN Round Lake, IL, USA!

The client is seeking a candidate to perform biological, chemical, and physical analyses on pharmaceutical products throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role involves operating advanced lab instruments, maintaining data integrity, and participating in efficiency improvement projects. The candidate must be able to work independently and within a team, handle occasional weekend shifts, and be comfortable with laboratory audits and equipment maintenance. Familiarity with GLP, cGMP, Empower CDS, and LIMS is preferred. The candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin, Cephalosporin, or related materials, and must not be color blind.



Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Science related degree with 6 months or more of experience



Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Empower CDS and LIMS is preferred but not required

• Knowledge of GLP, cGMP requirements and familiar with USP/ICH guidelines is preferred but not required

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude in a highly dynamic environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 pound when required

• Occasional weekend work required

• Must not be color blind



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct critical chemical and physical analyses on Raw Materials, Initial, In-process and Final products, and samples collected from environmental monitoring programs at Baxter manufacturing facilities. Work under minimum supervision

• Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, FTIR, UV, GC etc) and computer systems to collect and record data

• Perform advanced assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of biology and chemistry principles

• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, GLP, QSR and cGMP regulations

• Participate in functions involving teams, which impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings and improve quality

• Perform laboratory and manufacturing audits as required. Audit and update, as required, plant SOPs

• Perform equipment maintenance and calibrations as required

• Document the completion of testing in Notebooks, Controlled documents, Forms and LIMS and maintain accurate and complete quality records

• Follow, understand and comply with Baxter SOP’s and policies on cGMP’s and safety. Maintain a clean, safe and organized lab area, and potentially assume responsibility to ensure that others maintain their lab areas

• Investigate deviations and write exception/OOL/OOS/OOT documents

• Support improvement projects and drive efficiency through utilization of LEAN management principles (i/e/ 6S, Kaizens etc)

• Proactively and cooperatively communicate with peers and management to ensure awareness of progress and issues; recommend solutions when issues arise

• Maintain and meet the highest standards in quality, customer service and regulatory compliance

• Other projects as assigned

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**